Minneapolis St. Paul Certified Special Event Professional Discussion Group Formed

The first meeting of the Certified Special Event Professional (CSEP) Discussion Group will meet on Monday, October 29, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. at ASI Communications, 510 First Avenue North, Suite 650, Minneapolis, MN 55403. The discussion group will begin meetings to learn the process, support and encourage each other and prepare to sit for the CSEP examination.

The CSEP designation is the hallmark of professional achievement in the special events industry. It is earned through education, performance, experience, and service to the industry, and reflects a commitment to professional conduct and ethics. The CSEP designation is awarded by the International Special Events Society (ISES) and its Certification Committee. ISES is the only international umbrella organization representing professionals in all disciplines of the special events industry. Education and a commitment to professionalism are cornerstones of ISES.

To learn more about CSEP, visit www.ises.com.

To participate in the discussion group, contact Ruth Wikoff-Jones at ruthsbluemarble@hotmail.com.

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